Homemade Pancake Recipe [Simple Pancakes] with Tips and Decoration Methods

According to Saednews, Pancakes are one of the most popular desserts in the world and are classified as cakes. They can be prepared and served for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. This delicious dessert can be served with a variety of jams. Pancakes have many different recipes both in Iran and around the world.

Making pancakes is very easy. This snack and dessert can be prepared with milk, orange juice, yogurt, without milk, or even just with a little water. Below, you will learn how to make simple pan-fried pancakes.

Ingredients for Making Pancakes

• Sugar: 1 tablespoon

• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon

• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon

• Vanilla: a pinch

• Egg: 1

• Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon

• Milk: 1 cup

• White flour: 1.5 cups

• Kiwi, banana, strawberries: for decoration

How to Make Delicious Homemade Pancakes

Step 1:

Crack one egg into a suitable bowl and whisk it well using a fork or hand whisk until it becomes smooth.

Step 2:

Add sugar, salt, and vanilla to the egg and mix well.

Step 3:

Pour in one cup of milk and mix until fully combined.

Step 4:

Sift the flour twice and gradually add it to the mixture. Sifting helps make the flour lighter and prevents lumps.

Step 5:

Add the baking powder and stir well.

Step 6:

Add the vegetable oil and mix again.

Step 7:

Stir the batter until it reaches a smooth consistency. Let it rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes so the baking powder can activate.

Step 8:

Lightly grease a pan and place it over low heat. Pour the batter into the pan using a ladle or piping method, forming round shapes.

Step 9:

Cook both sides of the pancakes until golden. Be careful, as pancakes cook quickly and can burn easily.

Step 10:

Serve and decorate with chocolate, kiwi, banana, strawberries, honey, jam, or butter.

Important Tips for Making Pancakes

• The batter should be smooth and slightly elastic, not too thick or too runny.

• Heat control is very important; use low to medium heat. Test with a few small pancakes first if needed.

• Use a thick-bottomed pan to avoid burning.

• You only need to grease the pan once at the beginning.

• For extra flavor, you can use half milk and half orange juice.

• Milk is optional; water can be used instead, but milk gives softer and tastier pancakes.

Additional Notes

• Preparation time: about 15 minutes

• Cooking time: about 25 minutes

• Suitable for: breakfast or snacks

• This recipe serves: 2 people